Perhaps more importantly, Crochet’s decision sends a message to the fans and to the front office. It’s hard for a pitcher to be the face of a team, but with Rafael Devers gone and Roman Anthony still in his professional infancy, Crochet is the guy right now in Boston. His decision declares that he’s putting winning this year first.

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Following an energizing walk-off win on Friday night, the Red Sox woke up on Saturday to bad news on rookie starter Hunter Dobbins. The right-hander will undergo season-ending surgery after he tore his right ACL just five outs into his start on Friday.

The Tampa Bay Rays (50-46) visit the Boston Red Sox (52-45) Sunday in the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from Fenway Park is set for 1:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during Friday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins has announced his season is over after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Garin Cecchini, Anthony Ranaudo and Bogaerts - Cecchini played 35 career games in Boston before getting released. He never reached the bigs again. Ranaudo, who was once viewed as a frontline starter, reached the Majors with unremarkable results and was traded for Robbie Ross.

A Boston Red Sox rookie who had some strong words about the New York Yankees earlier this season has suffered a huge injury.